Walk Hard making a difference for wounded veterans

Spc. Lance Gieselmann (center) accompanies fellow veterans and members of Alpha Tau Omega's Walk Hard during last year's event.

Spc. Lance Gieselmann (center) accompanies fellow veterans and members of Alpha Tau Omega's Walk Hard during last year's event.

Spc. Lance Gieselmann knows about sacrifice.

In 2003, Gieselmann’s tank drove over an improvised explosive device, creating an explosion that left the two other passengers dead and Gieselmann with life-changing injuries.

For the last six years, the Purple Heart recipient has enjoyed meeting and bonding with other veterans who share similar stories, thanks to Jeep…

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TROY student serving his country as Air Force musician

Senior Airman Jamie Teachenor rehearses at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., on July 20, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)

Senior Airman Jamie Teachenor rehearses at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., on July 20, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)

Air Force Senior Airman Jamie Teachenor always wanted to serve his country.

He just didn’t realize doing so would involve guitars, drums and microphones.

Teachenor, a 37-year-old Troy University student working on obtaining his Master of Business Administration, was already a successful songwriter in Nashville when he auditioned and became the lead singer of the…

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TROY honors troops with Military Appreciation Day

Two F-16 fighter jets from the 187th Fighter Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard fly over Veterans Memorial Stadium. (TROY photo/Mark Mosely)

Two F-16 fighter jets from the 187th Fighter Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard fly over Veterans Memorial Stadium. (TROY photo/Mark Mosely)

Troy University showed its gratitude to veterans and members of the military Saturday with Military Appreciation Day.

The day featured numerous events at Veterans Memorial Stadium designed to honor the military, including an enlistment ceremony under the direction of Maj. Gen. Sheryl Gordon, who became the first female Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard…

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Dothan Campus students volunteering at mental health support group

Sharon Neal is among the social work graduate students volunteering to help a mental health support group in Marianna, Fla.

Sharon Neal is among the social work graduate students volunteering to help a mental health support group in Marianna, Fla.

Troy University graduate students are volunteering their time to help those dealing with mental health issues.

Students from the master of social work program at the Dothan Campus are volunteering weekly at the New Day Mental Health Information and Support Group in Marianna, Fla., helping local residents in need of counseling, support and information.

The…

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